Electric Gear Leaking? 2014 Ram 1500
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It’s nice to see that your business is on track to succeed! What will make it successful is your integrity and honesty, not to mention your skills as a mechanic/everything else! You’re a great guy! I wish all the success which you deserve and earned!😊🇨🇦🌲
What I noted is that you actually take the time to diagnose properly.
@@TheSiriusEnigma Agreed.
@@TheSiriusEnigma He would really have to. If he makes a mistake, it's on the boss. His time is actually more valuable now than working for someone else. The Wife unit wants him home regularly.
I am really enjoying the content since you got your own place. You seem much more relaxed and this comes across in the way you make videos and that you now share a lot more with us. I wonder if your old boss had some rules on what you could shoot and now of course you can shoot whatever you like. It's like everything has loosened up and you are happier, much more content and at ease. It puts a genuine smile on my face for you.
The shop I work at is a local mom and pop shop. Couple months back had a paper next to the time clock said no pictures or videos allowed in the shop. One guys snapchat story was all it took, granted we're goofy mfs. I'm sure any corporation/big company would have more strict rules from the beginning.
Hi@@DirtiestDan6969. Don't misunderstand, whatever else they may have disagreed about it was honestly pretty cool of the old place to let Ray make videos at all. I would be surprised if there were not some rules and that's perfectly reasonable. It's fun to see the difference when there are no rules and Ray can do his thing but a bit more relaxed and a bit more, I dunno if informal is the right word, friendlier maybe? It's the same stuff, but with a bit of an extra dimension and I am liking the change.
I can just hear Eric O. and Wes laughing when Ray called that steering gear pretty rusty.
Amen..cracks me up whenever his "fancy" cordless hi Dolla impacts won't budge a bolt or nut n' he ends up using elbow grease-even him using a 1/2" drive rachet w/o the aid of a 2ft extn for leverage I would consider an "ez off" up here ... here in the salt-encrusted DOT domains of the North, bolts n nuts ROTFLTAO @ not only Elec impacts, but even some AIR impact wrenches...some even snicker @ a propane solder torch. ;-)
I only wish my cars were that clean 😂
Wes has a philosophy about it.
even when the vibe took off.
@@SouthMainAuto It's the legend himself. I'm enjoying the Subaru series. Merry Christmas to you and the family!
Ray if you could get someone to make a neon sign of your video intro I would buy one in a heartbeat. Great video as always!
What I especially liked about the video is that you didn’t have loud music playing in the background. I was able to listen to what you were saying and see what you were doing , and not be distracted by the background music. Good job! Keep it up.
With no music playing, no need to worry about copyright infringement
Agreed....that was SOOO annoy'n when he was @ the other shop...even now, he sometimes has his radio playin' in some of his vids and altho @ lower volume, is still annoying
I love how he referred to the rust as Patina. Here in N.E. Ohio our Patina can be chunky as well.
I live in NE Ohio, too. When I bought my 6-7 year old Rav4, they had spray painted the wheels and any exposed metal silver (to match the car's color). I spotted it right away; nothing on the wheels was flat. The look was bumpy and crusty. I like driving my Rav4, but as usual for a northen car, that rust is starting to come through.
I did some work on a Dodge Stratus, Horrible design for the battery by the way. From it being in the wheel well the water splashed up under the guards made the battery leak on the frame combined with road salt ate the entire battery mount and lower frame away had to cut it all out and weld into a new assembly. Fun times.
8:30 my friend PB Blaster, savior of the rust belt wrencher.
5G antenna. Unlike previous standards, 5G antennas can be mounted on top of telephone poles, street Light poles or, in this case, it's own pole.
Ahhh the Chinese Government spy tower, of course!
Exactly what I was thinking!
@Jeff Karpinski Close enough, emulating brain frying microwaves...
@Jeff Karpinski Many people fry their brains on a regular basis without electronics. There are many that never get off the phone, they are asking for problems. They think it makes them look important, to me I see dumb ass.
@3d0g I thought the 5G mmWave was only used for point-to-point connections. This tower seems to be built to radiate in all directions. Or are they creating directional beams by using multiple elements as a phased array?
That black tower is a 5G Condensed Cell tower. Haven't seen them in the Louisiana area, but I do remember them in bigger metropolitan areas like Chicago and Atlanta.
Eric O. was crying when the ball joint came apart on its own.
I was going to say the same thing! Total jealousy!
😭
I love how he can tease his new projects well in advance, i am simultaneously excited for and dreading that blue cobalt
Since opening your shop, you've done more in-depth repairs. I like that.
Probably less declined repairs.
He's also got his reputation, and those who know him would trust his judgement.
While I was watching you juggling the new steering unit, I couldn't help but think "he has an extended jack that he used just last video for a transmission..."
Me too, but also: Where is _Peetaaaahh!_ when you need him?
Hey Ray, that was much easier than it looked. I bet the customer was happy to get his truck back after all that time waiting for the part. Cheers!
Now that made laugh out loud, see SMAC new video "Project Rotted Subaru Subframe"
I love how Ray flipped us off twice in such a casual manner!
How this time ?
@@KevRalph when he was verifying the length of the threads on the tie rods. One middle finger worth of threads showing after the jam nut.
Those were just for the "reeeeee"'s. lol
I chuckle at the occasional innuendo's :)
That was for the trolls.
That looks more like a street-tower 5G implementation to me. They're usually from 10-35 feet tall. Same with gunshot alert systems but the mics on those have to be 1-3 feet from each other, and they usually overhang the road or walkway some too, and sometimes have dome-style cameras on them too (to look for muzzle flash).
Anyway, good find on the hard to find part, I'm sure the customer appreciates it. Good content as always!
You honestly have devices listening for gun shots? That’s a war zone lads 🙀
Ray, Ain't it Good Working for Yourself, I can See Your Joy....
"eye" crometer, gotta love that term Ray.
Love watching your videos. Your storytelling is amazing. The only thing missing from your videos in your new shop is the 'du du du du du's. I think you should record it and have it play randomly on your radio from time to time! That will 'complete' the videos!! :)
Just heard on @South Main Auto Repair - Singing the Doodlee Doo Dee Doos!
Was epic, and made me smile. Was the Rusty Prius video.. one day Ray will have them back.
Curiosity always strikes me. Why not have a bench grinder and one side have a wire wheel? This way rusty bolts and be cleaned up for ease to re install. Ahhh its just me I guess. Stay safe and be well Ray.
Not just you, for me every rusty bolt has to be cleaned.... but I'd go broke ! Cleaning time loses money and no one would employ me !
Ray needs to clean up those bolts! Working in a autoboby repair shop for many, many years taught me to always dress up the grody bolts and a little WD-40, when appropriate, makes the job go easier. Just my $.02's worth!
I have a bench grinder with a wire wheel and a grinding stone that's what I always use
I was thinking the same thing. But I'm usually working on one of my Studebakers and I'm a bit fussy with them.
He mentioned in another video that he needs a bench grinder for that exact reason.
I was surprised you didn't lube the rusted bolts including the 1s you put back . Keep doing the great job and hope for your great success
I am happy to see that you got your own shop and seems you will have no problem getting clients. I'm getting to broken/ Old to do most of my own wrenching anymore. If I wasn't across the country I would love for you to work on my truck. I enjoy watching your channel. Thank you.
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Ray I had an idea for the “door of death” perhaps look into a self closing hinge or self closing arm so the door will close all the time and you don’t have to worry about running into it. It’s sometimes as simple as replacing the hinge anyway my 40 years of construction put to use. Have a great day. Thanks for everything you do here.
Reverse the door to open inward because it's just a matter of time before someone comes out while a vehicle is passing.
@@Fun4GA I believe fire code requires it to open outwards.
@@DavidHurley11 No. Not unless the space calculates to more than code minimum occupants (local codes may vary). With that said, it is always good design practice to swing doors in the direction of egress regardless of occupant load. I do recommend installation of a commercial grade door closer on the "door of death", though.
there's even retrofit separate devices (at least here in germany that is). those should work on any door and not cost an arm and a leg
Yes there are cheap sprung chain kits that fit in the jamb and the door. Easy to fit with a drill and a chisel. I fitted my living room doors with these because my dogs kept leaving the doors open (one naughty dog knew how to open the handles). It was a PITA in the winter trying to keep the heat in with the dogs running in and out. LOL. I miss those dogs.
While you're at it fix the exhaust manifold leaks too.
🎵 working overtime to keep the wolves away.. I love the music choice!
That pole is big brother watching all y’all
door of death is installed backwards. it opens the wrong way, easy to pop hinges and get inside....
It may have NRP (non removable pins)
In most places, commercial establishment doors must open outward by code
Thats building code down here in Florida. This way winds from hurricanes cant easily blow your door in. The name of the game is to keep wind out of your house and it should survive the winds at least.
My thought on backwards is that it should, when facing from outside, swing to the left, not the right. It would sit more flat on the wall and be out of the way of the roll up door
Every door in my location opens outward. We use extra pins in door frames, even without the pins the door stays in place. There are some other solutions too.
Good job as always. Especially like that you wear real hearing protection when needed. You will appreciate that in 20 years. A small 6" pocket scale might work better than a finger. Merry Christmas!
Its like popen the hood ! Adds humor to make day go faster
Lol idk why watching you drag the rack and pinion after saying "your coming with me" was so funny.
That tower looks like an alien mind control device. Better watch out Ray.🤔
It is leaking electrons! Keep up the great videos!
I am genuinely enjoying the greater diversity in your words for different levels of rust. Starting to sound like one of us!
I really appreciate your care at providing visual info about what you are doing.
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I love waking up and seeing ray uploaded . Ive actually learned alot from his videos. Ive also picked up a couple of habits like saying click and gravity and doodlee doo
Nice and…. Shiny
I want a T-shirt that say “Mechanic Unit.” Ray needs one too!
There's a word missing from the "wife unit" t-shirt, that should read "wife ( boss) unit "
@@nemesismcc why? No need to feed the woke cuckery machine any more than it has been. If thier relationship is solid and happy the way it is leave it be.
i wonder how many times ray has watched Coneheads
The clunk as it fell down .. I half expected you to "catch" it with your chest when it dropped all the way through (we've all been there)!
Thanks Ray
great work as always. luarning alot about cars and trucks and what i believe makes your channel so unique and enjoyable, besides your level of humour and family friendly content, is that you make it about the content, you dont hide who you are but at the same dont make it about you, its about the work that you find passion in whilst sharing your adventure with all the enjoyment, triumphs and fails without any of the fluff packed in to strech out watch time
A pet peeve of mine is not using some type of lubricant on rusted bolts well before trying to remove. Experience says wd40 and various other stuff works well if used and allowed to do it's job before trying to remove the bolts or nuts. Not squirt and try. Let it soak a bit. Work smart not hard!
Keep up the great videos, we all learn from you and Eric and various other dudes that aren't afraid tackle the big scary jobs!
Me too. If I know of a rusty job beforehand, I spray it down as far in advance as possible. Check out Project Farm's video on that.
@@bloodybones63 I always check out project farm and the great comparisons
Rust creates an entirely different battle field.... and a completely different approach.
"let it soak a bit" laughs in flat rate
@@firstlast--- maybe spray it down while you check out what size fasteners etc you will need to organize for the job. I don't mean let it soak for an hour just not spray it then hit it with an impact right away and expect immediate results!
Your Neon logo at the beginning is awesome, Ray!
Excellent videos and I'm a huge fan!
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Thanks for the video Ray. Ive got the same year make of Doo-ge, mines just a different color. Like the black though. This damn truck is going to out live me. All the years I have had it, only had to put maybe a grand in parts in her. Second owner. Im clicking around 300K mainly highway miles but she isnt a "curb princess" shes a work truck. Yo stay safe out there sir
It is great to see your business is on track. I am glad for you all the hard work is paying off. Love your channel and content. ❤
Nice work Ray.
Really nice that you don't have to mess with stuck hyd lines and slimy fluid all over.
That device on the pole is a communication unit to the mother ship which monitors all the craziness here on earth.
The tower thingy is really just them setting up the speakers for the first purge!
Ray knows just where to go during the purge to get a familiar old A/C machine.
Did I hear a leaking exhaust flange or manifold? Love your videos. From Australia 🇦🇺
Nah, that was probably just the classic Hemi, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Mopar, Chrysler, Plymouth valve train clicky clack🤣👍🇦🇺
Sounds like it. I had my exhaust manifold leak repaired yesterday on my 2006 GMC 2500hd 6.0 vortec. It happened two weeks ago annoying. Mechanic found a bunch of broken manifold bolts I had the truck since new it only took about 16yrs for them to break.
Was definitely an exhaust leak of some type.
Oh NO !! PT Cruisers have found Ray's Shop. Good Luck with that Ray.🔥🆘️
I was just wondering about the weather in your part of the world and saw there's a tornado warning for your county.
Stay safe!
You make a hard job look so easy. It helps having a rack! Nice work!
Keep up the great work! And may the Loomins continue to light your workspace.
Grandpa alignment guy here have you ever did a string alignment where you run a string from the rear tires to the front bumper and set alignment that way it is old school but it works great as long as you have not unalined the rear some way. I learned how to do string alinements on diesel trucks in 1972 and have used it on all my cars and light trucks ever since.
23:01 ha ha, you have a new camera light for that stop
The tower is likely a 5g micro cell tower. 5g is commonly placed at street level since it's transmission range is far shorter than 3 and 4g.
My thought was 5G UW. That signal needs many repeaters.
My son and I just replaced his power steering rack.
04 cavalier. It was a hell of a job! Looks much easier on the truck.
Good work Mr Ray 👍🏼👍🏼
The purple intro is awesome.
Smooth going. Warning , I had a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 Twinspark 2 litre steering rack problem , the whole front suspension needed disantling to repace it , near madness ....
Ray if you look around for more of the mysterious black speaker poles and you find them then yes they are shot dectors. It take more than one to triangulate where the shot came from within 100 yards .
I recall US Humvees had them installed in Afghanistan and Iraq to detect the direction of a sniper shot. Was a pole with a set of microphones pointing in all directions - and the mystery box in the cab would triangulate depending on how many seconds it took to get to each microphone.
Bullshit. They are not shot detectors. They are Verizon 5G access points.
Is gun crime in the US really that bad?
@@robertpowell7672 only in certain areas. The smart law enforcement agencies install them as a detergent and a way to respond quicker to shooting and put the bad guys behind bars
Sorry deterrent
Well I won't be able to sleep tonight not knowing how many miles are on the Ram.
I don't know why I am obsessed with knowing the mileage of the vehicles, but I am. 🤔
You can see it in the intro, he just didn't read it. It's 158,673 mi
I'm stressed that the hood wasn't opened.
@@kampar82 No German was harmed in the making of this video.
I love the 80s themed intro!!!!!!
The tower pole on the street you saw is a vent for sewer systems
Enjoyed your expertise again, but why not use antiseize/grease on some of the bolts, especially the splined steering shaft as you said that was usually a tough part to get off? Would be nice for "THE NEXT GUY".
Next guy will be the scrap yard.
I enjoy watching your awesome content as you show us the patience that you have to do to be a mechanic and the videoing of what angles that you are trying to get your camera to do whatever we can all see I'm doing a unorthodox comment it's a music setlist and I have one there will be many later but you just get one today so enjoy this comment ZZ top Blue Jean blues peace out
I don't know how it is with Ford or GM parts, but Mopar/Jeep/Spicer parts are a cast iron PITA to get a hold of. Every backorder ship date is a moving target that goes further and further out 6 weeks at a time.
That post is the latest defence tech, all part of the earth protection grid, surface to air pole mounted laser cannons, we are getting ready for interstellar attack , you will see these popping up everywhere! 🤪😎
Good morning, Vietnam! 🍺
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I'd have to clean up the bolts and lubricate before refitting them, for important bolts I would use a torque wrench. That said these are very enjoyable videos. Good luck Ray with your new business.
Torque setting is usually right in the middle of snug and breaking point of said fastener, doing them like this surely gets them past the torque spec but they don't break so its all good. I understand a Torque wrench is good, but most technicians know how tight stuff needs to be
agree, dust affect torque, he did not torque flywheel?
@Rainman Ray's Repairs - The black pole on the street corner looks like a Verizon 5G pole.
5G poles have different designs based on the company's specifications. That one appears to be for Verizon cell phones and internet services.
I looked under the bonnet of my Honda 2018 Honda civic sport the other day - the engine scared me - so I closed it back down again
Always a good choice these days. Lol
Hi Ray from Australia just a thought. why don’t you swap the lifts around so it is easier to get the larger vehicles straight into the lift and have the smaller cars to turn onto the smaller lift.😊 PS. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS
100% right i have been thinking that since he started this workshop
A lot of people have already mentioned that. It depends on square footage and maneuverability. Plus he would have to pay out the caboose, to have it done.
It would be good but he would have to shut the shop down and dig out the old foundations and pour new foundations. Larger lift has larger foundation. They aren't just anchored to the floor slab I'm sure.
Have to say, I like the new opening jingle. Nice.
Ray, you gave 476,000 viewers the finger twice and we all just smiled and nodded.
👏👏👏👏👏Ray for another great informative/educational video. I have a 2012 Ram 1500, if I need to change the steering rack on it, I’ll know how. If you weren’t so far away I would let you do it when the time comes.
"The shaft is always the hardest part"
-Ray
Me thinks that needs to be a sticker.
Or another T-shirt, ha ha.
My shaft is usually the hardest part too.
I've noticed and I really like your '80s neon intro.
I'm sorry I know I'm a Ray fanboy. I love you Ray.
I think he's doing great. The phone not being there, It's gone. Change happens, but there's still plenty of Great content that I dig. I look forward to whatever you have. Keep up the good work.
Hi Ray, I'm unsure if you notice but the rubber dust seal on the track rod end O/S had a small split in it even though they came with the steering mechanism. Hope you don't mind me asking Ray, but when you left your other place of work did they have any indication that you were going to go alone?
It shouldn't matter. If he had mentioned it, they would have put a no competition writ on him. Since he didn't, nor did he disclose his shop's name or location, they really can't do anything about it.
@@combatkarl965 OK, that makes sense. But Ray's video a month ago had the heading was "I got fired!" So based on that remark and what Ray stated, I thought maybe his old place of work found out but obviously not, going by your comments. Anyway, has I previously mentioned in that video and others, I wish him all the luck in his new endeavours.
You’re putting them up around my neighborhood too. I don’t know what they are still.
I'm learning so much from every video. I didn't even know there was something other than rack and pinion steering.
Another great video Ray your doing a most excellent job but most importantly have yourself a great day
Does anyone else cringe at the plier usage? :)
Yeah - definitely.
At least it's not a pipe wrench.
Great video. Finally, a steering gear replacement job that was not a royal pita. Thanks for sharing.
Another awesome steering gear removal and installation. I have never heard of an electric steering gear without fluid.
Hey Ray! Is there a reason you don't use dielectric grease on the electrical connections?
Dielectric grease is not a very good thing to use directly at the connection because it actually insulates instead of conduct the electricity
@@Mygfisawesone So don't use it on plug wires?
@@bloodybones63 it's good to use on things like coil boots and on top of a battery terminal. It seals out moisture
Love the videos ray can't wait to see the next one 😂🕜😂🕜
Nice vlog.
Follow the episodes with great interest.
That’s a 5G tower, Ray. They look kind of freaky, I know, but that’s all it is.
I was going to say that also. I usually see the 4G ones but I'm sure I'll be seeing 5Gs soon enough.
You are absolutely correct. I've seen more attractive 5G antennas, however.
Hi Ray, I am concerned when you just threw those long frame bolts on the floor. It could damage the bolts and importantly they act as roller bearings under your feet for a fall hazard. Stay safe!
While their is more work running your own business but less bullshit that is out of your control , so happy for you Ray
Mine had the same red oil in the same place. It was that trans cooler lines leaking down into the steering gear.
My thoughts on the "Door of Death" is to reverse the hinges so the door opens the opposite way. then it can be latched open for circulation/ventilation.
Already suggested when he first moved in.
Many building codes require exterior doors open outward on commercial buildings so in a panic a crush of bodies cannot keep the door from opening
Step 2 : Hittin-z like button.
Step 1 : Startin-z video.
Step 4: Recommend that Ray install an automatic door closer on the door of death since its starting to become a topic and is trending in most videos. I checked, The Homely Despot has universal commercial door closers in stock for 60ish bucks in your area.
Step 3: sit back and enjoy the video.
step 5: try to get my life in order..
This job is really easy, wheels and rod ends don't need to come off to pull the rack out. Had to do this on my 19 classic after hitting a pothole.
Made that job look easy, I did one on an older cavalier I once owned and it was a PITA!
But then I'm up north in the rustbelt, everything is a PITA!
Nice video, wonder why that part failed. Noticed Ray, doesnt either lubes or grease bolts and screws prior to reinserting, considering the amount of rust. 👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸
Cleaning the rust off maybe, but never grease a bolt, that’s gonna let it work itself loose.
@@EricS83 I understand that, cleaning rust, or spraying at a stubborn nut or screw that's rusted and won't budge. 👍👍👍👍😉
Wouldn't using the depth gauge of your digital Mitutoyo caliper have gotten the jam nuts REALLY CLOSE?
Better to measure the total length from tie rod end to tie rod end. Counting threads doesn't always work because they may not have been machined the same.
@@hotpuppy1 He used a 2 finger widths as a measurement. Hardly close enough.